Description

Data use in the library has specific characteristics and common problems. Data Clean-up and Management addresses these, and provides methods to clean up frequently-occurring data problems using readily-available applications. The authors highlight the importance and methods of data analysis and presentation, and offer guidelines and recommendations for a data quality policy. The book gives step-by-step how-to directions for common dirty data issues.

Key Features

Focused towards libraries and practicing librarians

Deals with practical, real-life issues and addresses common problems that all libraries face

Offers cradle-to-grave treatment for preparing and using data, including download, clean-up, management, analysis and presentation

Readership

Practitioners and students of Library and Information Science

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Reviews

"This excellent book is highly recommended; it will be keenly sought out and become a well-used tool. Whilst a key text for students of this subject, it is also particularly suited for staff using Excel, Access and other applications to improve the quality of the information available for decision-making."--The Australian Library Journal, Vol. 63, No. 1, 2014

About the Authors

Margaret Hogarth Author

Margaret Hogarth is Electronic Resources Coordinator and Subject Specialist for Environmental Sciences, Water and Soils for the University of California, Riverside Libraries. She has a B.A. in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara, an MLIS from San Jose State University and an M.S. in Environmental Studies from California State University, Fullerton. She has been a librarian since 1999.

Kenneth Furuta Author

Kenneth Furuta, a Reference/Information Technology librarian for the University of California, Riverside Libraries. His B.A. was a double major in Psychology & Music from the University of California, Riverside. In addition to his MLS from the University of Arizona he has a Masters of Administration (emphasis in Management Information Systems) from UC Riverside. He has been a librarian since 1990.

Affiliations and Expertise

University of California, USA

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